People of the North

People of the North - PBS

PBS

Reality Series

2023

TVPG

Travel

Showcasing the Nordic way of life in remote regions of Scandinavia, including the food, culture, land, traditions and people who live in this isolated part of the world.

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2023 Reality Series 3 Seasons29 Episodes

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, February 15

Richness From the Sea

Season 2 • Episode 10

Exploring modern aquaculture; Kvitnes Farm; Japanese-inspired maki sushi rolls.

Monday, February 16

A Frozen Adventure

Season 2 • Episode 11

A journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China; authentic Chinese cuisine.

Monday, February 16

Cod From Lofoten (Holmen Lofoten)

Season 1 • Episode 4

Lofoten, an archipelago famous for its cod; creating dishes and cocktails inspired by the sea.

Tuesday, February 17

A Frozen Adventure

Season 2 • Episode 11

A journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China; authentic Chinese cuisine.

Tuesday, February 17

The Beautiful West (Alesund)

Season 1 • Episode 5

Unique food, art and culture of Norway's West Coast; a tasting menu features traditional delicacies.

Wednesday, February 18

Fishing Community of Soroya

Season 1 • Episode 6

A tasting tour of Soroya; venturing out to sea to catch halibut; sampling local ingredients.

Thursday, February 19

Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

Season 1 • Episode 7

Exploring Western Norway's scenery; preparing a dish featuring fjord trout.

Friday, February 20

Salmon Islands (Kvaroy)

Season 1 • Episode 8

Sampling traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.

Sunday, February 22

A Frozen Adventure

Season 2 • Episode 11

A journey to Harbin and Mulan in northeastern China; authentic Chinese cuisine.

Monday, February 23

Flavors of the Fjord

Season 3 • Episode 1

Stavanger; the "Restoration" -- a replica of the ship that carried Norwegian immigrants to the U.S.

Monday, February 23

The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

Season 1 • Episode 9

A visit to Lofoten for a ski trip and views of the Arctic islands; a dinner featuring Arctic kelp.

Tuesday, February 24

Flavors of the Fjord

Season 3 • Episode 1

Stavanger; the "Restoration" -- a replica of the ship that carried Norwegian immigrants to the U.S.

Tuesday, February 24

The Fjord Valley of Sogn (Sogn)

Season 1 • Episode 10

A train ride to Sognefjord; Viking village; glacier hike; a lunch cooked over an open fire.

Wednesday, February 25

A Troll's Tongue

Season 2 • Episode 1

Hardanger in Western Norway, the land of apples and cider; hiking the rock formation Troll's Tongue.

Thursday, February 26

Arctic Treats

Season 2 • Episode 2

Tromso is home to the world's northernmost brewery; exploring an Arctic marine life aquarium.

Friday, February 27

Kingdom of Entrepreneurs

Season 2 • Episode 3

Etne and Vindafjord in Western Norway; dry martini; a hike to a cliff formation; Norwegian dish.

Sunday, March 1

Showcasing the Nordic way of life in remote regions of Scandinavia.

Sunday, March 1

Flavors of the Fjord

Season 3 • Episode 1

Stavanger; the "Restoration" -- a replica of the ship that carried Norwegian immigrants to the U.S.

Monday, March 2

Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast

Season 3 • Episode 2

A look at life along Norway's rugged coast includes fishing traditions in Fosnavag.

Monday, March 2

Fishing Community of Soroya

Season 1 • Episode 6

A tasting tour of Soroya; venturing out to sea to catch halibut; sampling local ingredients.

Tuesday, March 3

Fosnavag: The Heart of the Herring Coast

Season 3 • Episode 2

A look at life along Norway's rugged coast includes fishing traditions in Fosnavag.

Tuesday, March 3

Western Fjord Valley (Stranda)

Season 1 • Episode 7

Exploring Western Norway's scenery; preparing a dish featuring fjord trout.

Wednesday, March 4

Salmon Islands (Kvaroy)

Season 1 • Episode 8

Sampling traditional and gourmet meals that highlight coastal ingredients and farmed salmon.

Thursday, March 5

The Lofoten Islands (Lofoten)

Season 1 • Episode 9

A visit to Lofoten for a ski trip and views of the Arctic islands; a dinner featuring Arctic kelp.